San Donato

Description from the manager

Description from the manager

San Donato di Villa Arceno is an exquisite gem set in rolling Chianti vineyards with views that stretch 360 degrees past a nearby 13th century hill town to Siena and into infinity.

Part of the original estate of Villa Arceno, San Donato di Villa Arceno has a history that goes back many 100's of years, originally owned by the important and influential Piccolomini family (who have sent more than one Pope to Rome!) It has been lovingly restored in recent years by its owners who are designers and live in New York.

Thus the interiors are filled with an artful blend of modern and ancient with carefully chosen antiques and discreetly placed modern conveniences. Every detail has been carefully considered and positioned to create an atmosphere of refined elegance, luxury and comfort with a New York lean on cutting edge good taste.

ACCOMMODATION: One approaches the house from behind and comes around the corner to find a patio that looks on to an unobstructed view and a garden, lovingly planted with lavender, rosemary, olive trees and other local flora. There is also a nice stretch of rolling green lawn. The garden is beautifully manicured and up kept by the estate gardener.

Entering the house through the patio doors one steps into a living room with a fireplace and elegant beige sofas, there are antique prints hanging on the walls and an over whelming sense of soothing refinement. There is an antique cabinet with a C.D. player and Satellite television w/English & US channels including CNN & CNBC.

This room leads to the open plan Kitchen and dining area. The kitchen is fully equipped for even the most discerning cooks and fitted out with exquisite majolica tiles and a dishwasher. On this level, discreetly tucked beneath the stairs, there is also a half bathroom with the washing machine.

Upstairs one finds 2 bedrooms and a luxurious bath with large soaking tub. San Donato di Villa Arceno has been converted from an old hay barn and so the upstairs windows retain memories of this in the very unusual and beautiful terracotta fret work that sits behind the glass, creating both shade and privacy whilst allowing those inside to gaze out at will.

Every window has an incredible view and especially the master bedroom. The beds are antique Senese wrought iron with the highest quality linens that have been chosen with extreme care, the bathroom is all handmade glazed white tile with heated towel rails and a hair dryer.

The master bedroom has a Queen size bed and the second bedroom has two twin beds. San Donato di Villa Arceno is not suitable for pets.

The house has thick stonewalls & is well ventilated on a breezy hilltop and thus stays comfortably cool in summer. For autumn and winter there is central heating throughout. There is a telephone for making local calls. People wishing to make long distance calls are advised to bring their calling card or cell phone.

THE GARDEN AND SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT: Approaching the villa you will feel immersed in the green of the countryside surrounding. The garden is a perfectly manicured lawn offering unobstructed views from the patio fully equipped to eat and relax outside. The location also allows undisturbed walks through the vineyards.

Although the neighbours share the pool with San Donato di Villa Arceno, the pool (14 x 6 meters) is in a separate garden and does not at all intrude on the peace and tranquillity of the private garden attached to San Donato di Villa Arceno or the view, which stretches away over rolling Chianti hills.TripAdvisor property ID 4067724 Every detail has been carefully considered and positioned to create an atmosphere of refined elegance, luxury and comfort with a New York lean on cutting edge good taste.

ACCOMMODATION: One approaches the house from behind and comes around the corner to find a patio that looks on to an unobstructed view and a garden, lovingly planted with lavender, rosemary, olive trees and other local flora. There is also a nice stretch of rolling green lawn. The garden is beautifully manicured and up kept by the estate gardener.

Entering the house through the patio doors one steps into a living room with a fireplace and elegant beige sofas, there are antique prints hanging on the walls and an over whelming sense of soothing refinement. There is an antique cabinet with a C.D. player and Satellite television w/English & US channels including CNN & CNBC.

This room leads to the open plan Kitchen and dining area. The kitchen is fully equipped for even the most discerning cooks and fitted out with exquisite majolica tiles and a dishwasher. On this level, discreetly tucked beneath the stairs, there is also a half bathroom with the washing machine.

Upstairs one finds 2 bedrooms and a luxurious bath with large soaking tub. San Donato di Villa Arceno has been converted from an old hay barn and so the upstairs windows retain memories of this in the very unusual and beautiful terracotta fret work that sits behind the glass, creating both shade and privacy whilst allowing those inside to gaze out at will.

Every window has an incredible view and especially the master bedroom. The beds are antique Senese wrought iron with the highest quality linens that have been chosen with extreme care, the bathroom is all handmade glazed white tile with heated towel rails and a hair dryer.

The master bedroom has a Queen size bed and the second bedroom has two twin beds. San Donato di Villa Arceno is not suitable for pets.

The house has thick stonewalls & is well ventilated on a breezy hilltop and thus stays comfortably cool in summer. For autumn and winter there is central heating throughout. There is a telephone for making local calls. People wishing to make long distance calls are advised to bring their calling card or cell phone.

THE GARDEN AND SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT: Approaching the villa you will feel immersed in the green of the countryside surrounding. The garden is a perfectly manicured lawn offering unobstructed views from the patio fully equipped to eat and relax outside. The location also allows undisturbed walks through the vineyards.

Although the neighbours share the pool with San Donato di Villa Arceno, the pool (14 x 6 meters) is in a separate garden and does not at all intrude on the peace and tranquillity of the private garden attached to San Donato di Villa Arceno or the view, which stretches away over rolling Chianti hills.TripAdvisor property ID 4067724...Read more

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San Donato di Villa Arceno is perfectly located one hour to Florence and only 20 minutes to Siena. It is conveniently located to also reach San Gimignano, Volterra, Cortona, Arezzo etc. Fifteen minutes away in Rapolano are the spas with hot spring heated pools and fango (mud) treatments. It is five minutes drive from shops and restaurants in the village of Castelnuovo Berardenga.

The house is approached by driving through the Estate of Villa Arceno and past the main villa along drives lined with cypress and presided over by an ancient obelisk. The Villa Arceno is now an extremely fine 5 star luxury hotel with gourmet restaurant open to San Donato di Villa Arceno residents, and has a walled English-style park with lake.

With in the area one can find horse riding, ballooning, and mountain bike hire, wine & olive oil estates open to visit and cooking classes.

Reviews (2)

Reviews

“Amazing”

Left on 06/23/2011 for a stay in June 2008 | Toni & CherylReviewed Jun 23, 2011Stayed Jun 2008

My husband and our 2 grown children enjoyed this rental very much. We think about it all the time and will go back again. Very beautiful and the loft was unique and very comfortable. All the necessities were there and more.

“Everything we had hoped for and more”

Left on 06/22/2011 for a stay in June 2011 | A FlipKey verified reviewerReviewed Jun 22, 2011Stayed Jun 2011

Manola, Firstly a big thank you for making the whole process of booking and staying at San Donato Villa so easy. Your relaxed and efficient manner was really apparent and much appreciated.

As for the villa itself - it was utterly delightful. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there. The property is beautiful in terms of its decor, surroundings and grounds, I think we were most impressed with the little touches such as the book collection, the villas own olive oil to cook with, Cherie the housekeeper, the immaculately maintained pool and gardens, I could go on and on as everything was done to perfection...

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